A CONFIDENTIAL 2022 EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA Examination for General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Biology 5090/2 Paper 2 Theory MARKING SCHEME IMPORTANT NOTICE ‘Marking schemes have been issued on the basis of one copy per examiner and two copies per team leader. At the end of the marking session all copies of the marking schemes should be returned to the Examinations Council of Zambia.Page 5 of9 Section A [44 marks] 1 (@) growth; (1) (ii) Cell A has become specialised; (1) (b) Cells dividejand because specialised; specialised cells form tissues; tissues form organs; organs form systems; systems form organism; max [3] (©) Anabolism; Complex molecules synthesised; from simple molecules; build up glucose from water and carbon dioxide/owees * catabolism; max [2] large complex molecules broken down to simpler molecules; 7 breakdown of glucose in respiration/ “4 <> « ® ref to role of enzymes in the two processes; max [2] [Total: 9] 2 (a) (i)_—_ Tissue X: Palisade; UPer ePrlermss Mee ( Tissue ¥: Spongy; FliiiGacle * fi] Tissue Q: Vascularbundie; [7 (oe > [1] (ii) Tissuexi YY 7 pile. x gloe . () ¥ R contains more chloroplasts; than-tissue-¥, i It receives(more|light eneray£O Co's} Bug PROLOG OTES 5 Fe cee dly Sutera. Ik is doser to the Surface; max [3] (b) CaM: Guardecely og ree) (ii) Feature: presence of cKleroplasts; (1) [Total: 9] 3 (a) H—Radius; a K- Ulna; Qi] I- Humerus; Q) (b) (i) Hinge joint; O) (ii) Allows for movement in one plane only i.e. through 180% ret] (c) (i) gout/arthritis; 1] dislocation/sprain; Q) (d) presence of living cells in bones; production of red blood cells; bone marrow cancer/TB; any [2] Grower 5 [Total: 9]Page 6 of 9 4 (©) (i) P-Root hair; A) foot he cell 5 i) (ii) © — Water vapour (R) Water a) (iii) Stoma ® stomata (1) (b) — L~ Osmosis; t) M — Transpiration pull; () (©) Water cycle; Cooling effect in plants; absorption of mineral ions; provides water for photosynthesis; any [2] (4) Phloem tube;) (1) [Total: 8] Aw 5 5 (@)_—(i)_ basic physical and functional unit of heredity/ (22 rea] (ii) Genetic constitution/makeup of an organism; complete set of genes in an organism/ 4 fw max [1] (b) Male Female Parental phenotype: Normal x Normal; Parental genotype: Dd Dd; Gametes: D D FL genetype: DD «Dd od dd; Norwel Nepewt Nommuf Stunted F1 phenotype: normal: stunted; [5] Mutationa- erPlewurticn 5 Environmental factorsp- oy Picreeticors ¢ Pa} (Explanation only scores, with the correctly named cause) [Total: 9]Page 7 of 9 Section B 6 (a) Physical; mental; and social well being; dependent on receiving a balanced diet; and an appropriate physical; and mental activity; max [4] (b) (1) Passed through genes/inherited; from parents to their offspring 3 e.g. sickle cell anaemia/haemophillia/Down’s syndrome; max [2] (ii) Self-inflicted diseases; acquired through wrong lifestyles; e.g. drug addition/HIV/AIDS max (2] (©) Caused by schistosoma; Signs: Blood in urine; Blood in faeces; ‘Symptoms: Tiredness; max [4] [Total: 12] 7 (@) flower stalk/pedice!; Links flower to stem; Receptacle Parts of flower attached to it; Sepals; ‘ja-cEpciose/protect flower in bud stage; gover, From drying up/desication; Is; Brighty coloured scented In insect pollinated; Attract insects; pollination; Stigma; Receives pollen; holds stigma in position; Oulle; over J Contains femaje Contains female gametes, O35 fas flee Produce Pollen grains; fi 'e-werert 5 (b) brightly coloured scents , a Anthers are small, fim and enclosed in petals; Smyi({ ovrel agert See! 7 any [8] Short and firm filaments; Henke wie na Serweferes | Short, firm lobed stigma; Porercwt ie hours 5 Insects brush against them; To terete Serfoce OenrG Large, few and sticky pollen-grains; max [4] [Total: 12] Te llew foatrny bn W Ref to Correct Exoa soa s90722202Making SeePage 8 of 9 8 (a) (b) © 9 (a) (bai (w) An effort/urge; To achieve; Sexual satisfaction; By taking advantage sexually; Of the opposite sex; be firm; Consistent in verbal communication; non verbal communication; Avoiding explicit dressing; Parent; responsible adults; peers; religious institutions; school guidance; counselling; clubs; youth friendly corners; media; NBOSISO! ry. chien Support Uk 3 regulatory chemicals/AW; transported by blood/ ¢ powslo cat ¢ to target organs; Under-production of insulin: Leads to the disease diabetes mellitus; abnormally high levels of glucose in blood; presence of glucose in urine; persistent thirst; leading to excessive intake of water; drastic loss of weight; loss of sensation in some body parts; under-production of thyroxine: goitre; swelling of the neck; due to enlargement of the thyroid gland; stunted growth; retarded mental development in children; low metabolic rate; max [2] [4] max [6] [Total: 12] B] traf} max [9] [Total: 12]10 (a) (b) © Variety; of organisms; in an ecosystem/habitat; Avoid deforestation; Avoid overfishing; Avoid overhunting; encourage game keeping; BRS: Mhectisace Or Reduce; Reuse; Recycle; Tourism; medicinal plants and animals; source of food; educational purposes; research; preservation of habitats; future generations to benefit/Aw; Aeewetic yelue / Page 9 of 9 max [2] max [4] max [6] [Total: 12]